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Everybody Shocked Body Found In Woods Not Justin 10.09.11

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA—Stunned friends and acquaintances expressed disbelief after learning that a corpse discovered in the woods the early Saturday morning was not Justin. more»

Report: Area Woman Has Best Friends In Whole World 05.12.11

NEW HAVEN, CT—A new report released Wednesday by a privately funded think tank revealed that local receptionist Amanda Berley, 31, has the best friends in the whole world. The report, which compared Berley's friends to a wide sampling of similar gr... more»

Cyclist Friend Explains Necessity Of $35 Socks 10.16.10

MONESSEN, PA—Recreational cyclist Ethan Coseglia, 38, thoroughly explained the benefits of wearing $35 bike-riding socks to his friend Kevin Washburn Friday, saying that his specially designed socks are essential in optimizing his overall cycling performance. more»

Work Friend Accidentally Becomes Real Friend 05.29.10

ATLANTA—"It's like everything had shifted," Eric Phipps said. "All of a sudden, I was stopping by his cubicle to ask about his woodworking project, and he was at mine giving me the name of a good chiropractor my sister should try for her back spasms. Then somehow I suddenly had his personal e-mail address." more»

Goofy Guy Named Gary Enlivens Otherwise Intolerable Wedding Reception

ISSUE 47•41 | 10.14.11 | Radio News
None Of Area Man's Friends Have Ever Seen Him With Shirt On

ISSUE 45•38 | 09.14.09 | News in Brief

WHEELING, WV—Saying they don't know why it never occurred to them before, friends of local man Paul Helton told reporters Sunday that they... more»
Dog Humiliated In Front Of Entire Park

ISSUE 45•35 | 08.24.09 | News

CONCORD, NH—The mortifying scene, which included several heated utterances of "bad dog" and "very bad dog," lasted nearly 20 seconds, according to reports. more»
Pantene Markets New Shampoo As Best For Masturbating Boyfriend In Shower

ISSUE 45•33 | 08.14.09 | News

CINCINNATI—"If you have difficult-to-manage hair and a two-hander to contend with, Pantene Pro V2 has got you covered," said spokeswoman Karen Radcliffe. more»
Sherpa Who Led Neil Armstrong To Moon Dead At 71

ISSUE 45•18 | 05.01.09 | News

ST.PETERSBURG, FL—Following the well-worn path of his ancestors, Phurba Dorje, the lunar Sherpa, hauled dehydrated food and supplies as he led astronauts to the moon. more»
Lost Cat, Dog On Journey Die Immediately

ISSUE 45•18 | 04.28.09 | News in Brief

JACKSON, WY—After their owners inadvertently left them behind in Yellowstone National Park, Louie, a 4-year-old golden retriever, and Nipsy,... more»
Point In Evening Reached Where Everyone Tries To Lift Biggest Friend

ISSUE 45•12 | 03.20.09 | News in Brief

PIKEVILLE, KY—Three hours and half a keg into the night Thursday, a group of friends reportedly reached the point where everyone present... more»
Would That I Had Someone Special With Whom I Could Share My 'Galaga' Achievements

ISSUE 45•12 | 03.19.09 | Commentary

Level 87 cleared. Enemy space-bugs dispensed with in record time. Victory. Victory over the red moths, the blue bees, those flying things that... more»
Facebook Friend Apparently Dead Now

ISSUE 45•03 | 01.15.09 | News in Brief

KANSAS CITY, MO—While checking his news feed for updates on the 438 people in his extended network Monday night, Tom Allessandro, 24,... more»
Friend Somehow Bad At Hanging Out

ISSUE 44•28 | 07.12.08 | News

HOLDREGE, NE—"How can someone not be good at sitting on a couch and watching television with someone else?" longtime friend Jay Reagor asked. more»
Who Says You Can't Buy Fun Underwear For Your Buddies?

ISSUE 44•23 | 06.04.08 | Commentary

We've all been in this situation: You're at a store looking for some new clothes. When you get to the underwear section, you spy a mannequin... more»
Gratitude For Thank-You Note Plunges Friends Into Inescapable Appreciation Spiral

ISSUE 44•02 | 01.05.08 | News in Brief

PHILADELPHIA—A reciprocated expression of gratitude provided upon receiving a thank-you note last month has plunged friends Amy Hildenbrand,... more»
Friend Of Friend Better Friend Than Friend

ISSUE 43•45 | 11.05.07 | News in Brief

JOHNSTOWN, PA—Though friend Chris Brey, 31, and friend-of-friend Bill Scafuri, 33, did not immediately form a close friendship following... more»
Gerbil Growing Distant

ISSUE 43•44 | 10.29.07 | News

TEMPE, AZ—"Lately it's almost as if he cares more about burrowing in his wood chips than he does about me," owner Doug Kerlin said. more»
Any Friend Of Yours Is A Potential Girlfriend Of Mine

ISSUE 43•10 | 03.07.07 | Commentary

You know that you're my man. For real. We've been through a lot together, and I know that you're good people. Likewise, you hang with good people.... more»
Area Baby Doesn't Have Any Friends

ISSUE 41•46 | 11.16.05 | News

TARRYTOWN, NY—Although he's had nearly three months to meet people, stay-at-home misfit Joshua Goldsworthy hasn't made a single friend. more»
Man With Friend With Cancer 'Going Through A Rough Time'

ISSUE 41•41 | 10.12.05 | News

BISMARCK, ND—Mark Sennis has been suffering from having a friend with cancer for nearly three months. more»
Area Man Tired Of Making Excuses For Rapist Friend

ISSUE 41•24 | 06.15.05 | News in Brief

OGALLALA, NE—After nearly a decade of friendship, Jake Fitzwater said Monday that he is getting sick of standing up for his buddy Raymond Bauer's... more»
'Get TiVo' Friend's Solution To Everything

ISSUE 41•06 | 02.09.05 | News in Brief

SANTA MONICA, CA—According to waiter and aspiring writer Ian Shortridge, his friend Dan Stavers has only one piece of advice: "Get TiVo." "You could program a Season Pass so that you never miss the business report," Stavers said, after Shortridge complained that he couldn't get a mortgage. "I'm telling you, TiVo will change your life. Hey, I was right about the iPod, wasn't I?" Since purchasing a digital-video recorder in 2002, Stavers has urged Shortridge to buy one so he can "spend more time writing instead of sitting through all those commercials," "tape some fitness shows and find out how to get in shape," and "catch some funny movies" to help him get over his father's death. more»
Friend Whose Mom Just Died Allowed to Pick Pizza Topping

ISSUE 48•14 ISSUE 41•03 | 01.19.05 | News in Brief

HYANNIS, NE—Because his mother died of cancer on Jan. 8, Jon Brendemuehl, 11, got to choose the pizza topping during a bowling outing with best friend Greg Weber and his family Monday. more»
Area Man Too Busy For His Buddy Phil, Eh?

ISSUE 40•50 | 12.15.04 | News in Brief

JEFFERSON CITY, MO—College chum Steve Maeske is apparently too busy to give his buddy Phil a quick ring, sources reported Monday. "Phil, honestly, you know I'd love to go out to help you celebrate your birthday," said Maeske, who's been like a ghost ever since he married that Veronica woman. "It's just that, with work and the new baby, I don't have a spare minute. Come on, you can understand, can't you?" Sources close to Maeske don't see why he can't go out for one damn beer. more»
Lawyer Friend Makes Strong Case For Nachos

ISSUE 39•42 | 10.29.03 | News

HARTFORD, CT—During a night out for dinner and drinks at Shooters Bar And Restaurant, probate attorney Michael Bradshaw built a strong case in re ordering nachos, Bradshaw's friends reported Tuesday. more»
Breakup Secretly Hilarious To Friends

ISSUE 39•38 | 10.01.03 | News

ATHENS, GA—The inevitable breakup of Henry Loemer and Frieda Jaynes, which occurred publicly on Sept. 25, left almost a dozen local residents secretly amused Monday. more»
Manic-Depressive Friend A Blast While Manic

ISSUE 39•21 | 06.04.03 | News

BUFFALO, NY—Manic-depressive Tom Ruzek, 24, may be a "total drag for months on end," but he is "a blast" while in his manic state, friends of the troubled Buffalo State graduate student said Monday. more»
Don't Come Crying To Me When You Need Someone Who Speaks Elvish

ISSUE 39•13 | 04.09.03 | Commentary

Really, Steven. Of all people, I expected more from you. more»

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Everybody Shocked Body Found In Woods Not Justin 10.09.11

Report: Area Woman Has Best Friends In Whole World 05.12.11

Cyclist Friend Explains Necessity Of $35 Socks 10.16.10

Work Friend Accidentally Becomes Real Friend 05.29.10

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Goofy Guy Named Gary Enlivens Otherwise Intolerable Wedding Reception

None Of Area Man's Friends Have Ever Seen Him With Shirt On

Dog Humiliated In Front Of Entire Park

Pantene Markets New Shampoo As Best For Masturbating Boyfriend In Shower

Sherpa Who Led Neil Armstrong To Moon Dead At 71

Lost Cat, Dog On Journey Die Immediately

Point In Evening Reached Where Everyone Tries To Lift Biggest Friend

Would That I Had Someone Special With Whom I Could Share My 'Galaga' Achievements

Facebook Friend Apparently Dead Now

Friend Somehow Bad At Hanging Out

Who Says You Can't Buy Fun Underwear For Your Buddies?

Gratitude For Thank-You Note Plunges Friends Into Inescapable Appreciation Spiral

Friend Of Friend Better Friend Than Friend

Gerbil Growing Distant

Any Friend Of Yours Is A Potential Girlfriend Of Mine

Area Baby Doesn't Have Any Friends

Man With Friend With Cancer 'Going Through A Rough Time'

Area Man Tired Of Making Excuses For Rapist Friend

'Get TiVo' Friend's Solution To Everything

Friend Whose Mom Just Died Allowed to Pick Pizza Topping

Area Man Too Busy For His Buddy Phil, Eh?

Lawyer Friend Makes Strong Case For Nachos

Breakup Secretly Hilarious To Friends

Manic-Depressive Friend A Blast While Manic

Don't Come Crying To Me When You Need Someone Who Speaks Elvish

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